News Briefs (June 15, 2014)RHS Class of 1959 reunion The Russellville High School Class of 1959 will conduct its 55th class reunion at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the old railroad depot in downtown Russellville. Classmates and friends may come and visit in a come-and-go setting. For more information, call (479) 858-1835 or (479) 970-6057. Pleasant Grove welcomes Swaggart Friday Gabriel Swaggart will be featured at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God at 7 p.m. Friday. Speci...

News Briefs (June 13, 2014)Election Commission meeting on Monday The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Election Headquarters, located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7, in Russellville. Blood donors to get zoo tickets All Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) donors at the Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center blood drive will receive two admissions to the Tulsa Zoo during a drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, June 20. T-shirt...

News Briefs (June 12, 2014)RHS class of 1962 lunch The Russellville High School class of 1962 will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. today at Western Sizzlin’. Inquire at jdduryea@suddenlink.net. Russellville Soccer Complex repairs The Russellville Recreation and Parks Department is repairing the fields at the Russellville Soccer Complex. While the repairs are ongoing the complex will be closed at various times. When the complex is open, only the fields with goals will be avail...

News Briefs (June 10, 2014)Leadership Russellville graduation The Leadership Russellville class of 2013-14 will be celebrating its graduation from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, June 20 during a luncheon at Lake Point Conference Center event center dining room. Tickets are available and all Chamber members and their employees are welcome to attend. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information, call (479) 968-2530. Aquatic Conservation Experience Camp L...

News Briefs (June 8, 2014)Engineering camp for junior high students The Arkansas Tech University College of Applied Sciences will host an engineering camp this summer for students entering eighth or ninth grade from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 7-11 in Corley Hall. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Applicants should have strong computer skills and have an interest in a technical career that could include engineering. Cost for the camp is $250, which covers the cost...

News Briefs (June 6, 2014)Downtown Art Walk begins at new time The second quarter Downtown Art Walk will take place from 6-9 p.m. today as the Russellville Downtown merchants showcase the talents of area artists and musicians. This event will feature an “Arkansas Living Treasure,” the second installment of an original downtown project as well as a new attraction. The community is invited to stroll the sidewalks of Russellville Downtown while shopping for art, greeting ...

News Briefs (June 5, 2014)Red Barn singing The Red Barn will open Friday for a potluck and singing. The potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the singing will follow at 7. All singers and musicians are welcome to attend. Unleash Your Inner Artist benefit Sara Gordon and Anita Markle will co-host a benefit for the River Valley Arts Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Gordon will instruct an adult painting party at the Paint with Lane studio located in the City Mall,...

News Briefs (June 4, 2014)Kidney Smart class at public library The Pope County Library System is partnering with DaVita River Valley Dialysis to promote kidney disease awareness with a class from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Heritage Hall. Kidney Smart is a class taught by Janet Scott, BSN PD RN certified kidney educator, and will discuss causes of kidney disease, different stages of kidney disease, and health tips. Light refreshments will be served. American Legion singing Th...

News Briefs (June 3, 2014)Farmers market to open for season The Pope County Farmers Market starts its main season this week. The market will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Pope County Farmers Market operates in Russellville at 2200 W. Main St. in the West Side Church of Christ parking lot. Follow the market on Facebook at Pope County Farmers Market/Russellville’s Farm to Table Market for up to date informati...

News Briefs (May 30, 2014)Eagles garage sale, car wash Saturday The Fraternal Order of Eagles is hosting a community garage sale and car wash fundraiser beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday at 3016 E. 16th St. in Russellville. The car wash is free, and donations are accepted. The garage sale includes multiple families. Summer art camp A Multi-Media Summer Art Camp at the River Valley Arts Center for kids kindergarten through fifth grade will feature different art styles and me...

News Briefs (May 29, 2014)Kidney Smart class at library The Pope County Library System is partnering with DaVita River Valley Dialysis to promote kidney disease awareness with a class from 6-8 p.m. today in Heritage Hall. Kidney Smart is a class taught by Janet Scott, BSN, PD RN certified kidney educator, and will discuss causes of kidney disease, different stages of kidney disease and health tips. Light refreshments will be served, and the class is free of charge. Ame...

News Briefs (May 28, 2014)Election commission news The Pope County Election Commission will conduct logic and accuracy testing for the June 10 Republican Preferential Primary Runoff at 8:30 a.m. today. Public demonstration of the equipment is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday. The election commission will meet at 1 p.m. Friday. All testing and demonstrations will be at Election Headquarters, 1509 E. Main St. Suite 7 in Russellville. Appleton homecoming parade canceled The ...

News Briefs (May 27, 2014)Election commissioners meet today, Friday The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 1 p.m. today and Friday at Election Headquarters. Logic and accuracy testing for the June 10 Republican Preferential Primary Runoff is tentatively scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Public demonstration of the equipment is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday. All testing and demonstrations will be at Election Headquarters, 1509 East Main Street, Suite 7 in Rus...

News Briefs (May 25, 2014)Election commissioners meet Tuesday, Friday The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Friday at Election Headquarters. Logic and accuracy testing for the June 10 Republican Preferential Primary Runoff is tentatively scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Public demonstration of the equipment is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday. All testing and demonstrations will be at Election Headquarters, 1509 East Main Street, Suite 7 in...

News Briefs (May 23, 2014)M.J. Hickey Pool will open Saturday M.J. Hickey Pool will be open on the weekends and the Memorial Day holiday starting Saturday. The pool will begin opening daily on June 5 when the school year is completed. Daily admission for adults 18 or older is $4, children ages 7-17 is $3 and children age 6 and under is $2. Individual season passes priced at $75 are available at the Hughes Center at 1000 E. Parkway Drive. Pool hours are 12:30 p.m. to 6:...

News Briefs (May 22, 2014)Tackett honored at Walnut Grove The Walnut Grove Cemetery, located 2.6 miles east of Hector, will conduct its annual Decoration Day program at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The program will be dedicated to the memory of Raymond Tackett. Brother Tackett moved to the Walnut Grove Community in 1927. He was an Assembly of God minister and row crop farmer. Family members of Raymond Tackett will honor his memory with special singing, family talks and a devotion...

News Briefs (May 21, 2014)American Legion country singing The American Legion country singing will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hut. The Arkansas Country Express will be the feature band. City of Russellville offices closed The City of Russellville offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. No driving tests given on Monday No written or driving tests will be given on Monday at the Clarksville and Russellville testing sites in obs...

News Briefs (May 20, 2014)WYC Elementary blood drive A blood drive will be held from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at Western Yell County Elementary School. Anyone who meets the requirements and is 16 or older may donate blood. Appointments to donate are not required but can be made at (877) 340-8777 or arkbi.org Two Rivers athletic banquet Thursday The Two Rivers athletic banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Two Rivers Auditorium. Finger foods and drinks will be served...